December "Season of Giving" Fund Raiser
Happy December! This month we are going to be doing our "Season of Giving" calendar fund raiser to help students raise money for their band expenses, fees, and/or trip.
The fund raiser is simple - find supporters to sponsor each day of the month by donating that amount. For example - December 25 = $25 donation; December 3 = $3 donation, etc. You collect the money and turn it in when we come back to school in January. You can collect your donations however you want - electronically through your personal ApplePay, cash app, Zelle, PayPal, etc. or the "old fashioned" way through cash or check (payable to DeLand BPA). If you collect electronic payments, you can simply send those to us all together through Zelle at the end of the month or you can write one check to "DeLand BPA". Whatever is easiest for you.
100% of the money collected from this donation fund raiser will be credited back to the student, so this is a great way to earn! If you fill up your entire calendar, you can earn $496!!! You can also take donations of any amount, so the earning potential could be even higher!
CLICK HERE to download a pdf of the calendar for you to use. You can post this on your social media accounts and start collecting donations right away. Make sure you find a cute sticker or emoji to cover each day as you get it sponsored.
The fund raiser is simple - find supporters to sponsor each day of the month by donating that amount. For example - December 25 = $25 donation; December 3 = $3 donation, etc. You collect the money and turn it in when we come back to school in January. You can collect your donations however you want - electronically through your personal ApplePay, cash app, Zelle, PayPal, etc. or the "old fashioned" way through cash or check (payable to DeLand BPA). If you collect electronic payments, you can simply send those to us all together through Zelle at the end of the month or you can write one check to "DeLand BPA". Whatever is easiest for you.
100% of the money collected from this donation fund raiser will be credited back to the student, so this is a great way to earn! If you fill up your entire calendar, you can earn $496!!! You can also take donations of any amount, so the earning potential could be even higher!
CLICK HERE to download a pdf of the calendar for you to use. You can post this on your social media accounts and start collecting donations right away. Make sure you find a cute sticker or emoji to cover each day as you get it sponsored.
Winter Prism Concert - December 14
CLICK HERE for the Winter Prism Concert application. Please read the instructions and information before you complete your application.
Game Day Information for Band Students & Parents - CLICK HERE
Band Handbook - REVISED August 2024
The Band Handbook must be read in it's entirety by all students and parents involved with the DeLand High School Band by the end of the 1st week of school. Once read, please print and complete the agreement on the last page of the handbook and return it to Ms. Leimer. This form is due by the Friday of the 1st week of school.
The Band Handbook was REVISED on August 7, 2024. Please make sure you read this NEW, REVISED version BEFORE you sign the Handbook Agreement.
Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.
The Band Handbook was REVISED on August 7, 2024. Please make sure you read this NEW, REVISED version BEFORE you sign the Handbook Agreement.
Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.
2024 Marching Band Show "Shades of Red"Opener: Estancia
CLICK HERE for the Estancia drill charts. Ballad: Rêve Rouge CLICK HERE for the Rêve Rouge drill charts. Closer: Firebird CLICK HERE for the Firebird drill charts. Click on your part below to download. Flute 1 Flute 2 Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Alto Sax 1 Alto Sax 2 Tenor Sax Bari Sax Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trumpet 3 Horn Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Baritone Tuba |
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CLICK HERE to view the Marching Bulldogs Visual Handbook.
2024-2025 Information and Forms
Please click the following links for important information about our band program.
Please click the following links to access required forms for band.
- 2024 Preseason Band Camp Information
- What to Expect at Band Camp
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Instrumentalist Financial Information
- Colorguard Financial Information
Please click the following links to access required forms for band.
- Medical Form (all students - must be notarized)
- Medical Information Form (all students)
- Financial Responsibility Form (instrumentalists)
- Financial Responsibility Form (Colorguard)
- DHS Band Volunteer Information Form (all parents)
- Media Release Form (all students)
- 2024 Marching Season Field Trip Permission Form (all students)
Marching Bulldogs Uniform Information
As most of you know, we are getting brand new uniforms for the Marching Bulldogs this year. We have worked really hard to raise the funds necessary to replace our full inventory of marching band uniforms. This is a huge expense, therefore the uniforms must be well taken care of so they can last us another 10 years. The responsible care of these uniforms is the responsibility of all members of our Marching Bulldogs band family.
With our new uniforms, we are transitioning to a new type of bibber. The new bibber (pants) are lycra and stretchy, designed to breathe better in the Florida heat and allow our Marching Bulldogs to move more freely during performances. Because of these new bibbers, we have a new "sub-uniform" requirement for all instrumentalists.
Sub-Uniform
To be worn by all instrumentalists under the marching band uniform.
(There is no sub-uniform for Colorguard.)
Casual Uniform (Instrumentalists)
To be worn by all marching band members when specified by the director (in lieu of full uniforms).
Casual Uniform (Colorguard)
To be worn by all guard members when specified by the director (in lieu of costumes).
With our new uniforms, we are transitioning to a new type of bibber. The new bibber (pants) are lycra and stretchy, designed to breathe better in the Florida heat and allow our Marching Bulldogs to move more freely during performances. Because of these new bibbers, we have a new "sub-uniform" requirement for all instrumentalists.
Sub-Uniform
To be worn by all instrumentalists under the marching band uniform.
(There is no sub-uniform for Colorguard.)
- white DHS band hat (1st one provided with band fair share)
- show shirt OR spirit shirt (1st one provided with band fair share)
- black compression/bike shorts
- NO athletic shorts are to be worn under the bibber as these will bunch up and show through
- Students must purchase their own compression or bike shorts. The brand does not matter.
- Here are a couple of examples of what to look for. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
- example #1 CLICK HERE.
- example #2 CLICK HERE.
- long black socks (crew length or longer) (1st pair provided with band fair share)
- black Dinkles marching shoes (must be ordered through the band)
Casual Uniform (Instrumentalists)
To be worn by all marching band members when specified by the director (in lieu of full uniforms).
- white DHS band hat
- show shirt OR spirit shirt
- khaki (tan) shorts
- Students must purchase their own khaki shorts. Shorts must be dress code length. The brand does not matter.
- Here are a couple of examples of what to look for. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
- example #1 CLICK HERE.
- example #2 CLICK HERE.
- sneakers/athletic shoes (brand does not matter)
- low ankle length socks
Casual Uniform (Colorguard)
To be worn by all guard members when specified by the director (in lieu of costumes).
- show shirt OR spirit shirt
- black leggings
- Students must purchase their own black leggings. The brand does not matter. Just make sure they are thick enough that you can't see through them.
- For an example CLICK HERE. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
- black Nike brand sneakers with a white check
- CLICK HERE for an example.
“Concert Black”
Please adhere to the following requirements when told to wear "concert black" for performances throughout the year. The purpose of these requirements is to create a uniform, professional look that will give the audience the best impression of our bands. Always err on the side of professionally modest.
This attire is known as “concert black”:
This attire is known as “concert black”:
- Black button-down dress shirt with black dress pants, long black socks OR black knee-high panty hose, & black closed toe dress shoes.
- Black dress with black panty hose or tights & black closed-toe dress shoes.
- Black dress shirt with black skirt, black panty hose or tights, & black closed-toe dress shoes.
- Dress shoes must be closed-toe (no sandals, peep toe, open toe, etc.) with low heel or flats.
- Long black socks or black knee-highs must be worn with pants (no sport/short length socks).
- Black tights or panty hose must be worn with skirts/dresses.
- Shoes must be ALL black and relatively plain.
- All jewelry should be minimal, and any hair accessories should be black.
2024-25 Ensemble Placements
Please read the entire first page of this document FIRST. It is important that you verify your class schedule with your counselor prior to the start of school to avoid waiting for a schedule change with the rest of the student body once school starts. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Leimer.
CLICK HERE to view the ensemble placements for the 2024-2025 school year.
CLICK HERE to view the ensemble placements for the 2024-2025 school year.
2024-25 Band Class Schedule
Once schedules are released, please verify that you have been placed in the correct band classes according to the following master band schedule:
ONLINE CLASS SUGGESTIONS
All students are required to have 1/2 credit of Team Sports and 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness for graduation. Students who participate in Marching Band receive a waiver for the 1/2 credit of Team Sports and it is strongly recommended that band students take the 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness online through FLVS. It is free and easy and can be completed in just a few week over the summer. Don't delay, get this done today!
All students in the Class of 2027 and beyond are required to take a personal finance class for graduation. This is a 1/2 credit class that may be taken online, which is strongly suggested for band students so that they don't lose an elective spot during their school day. The class to take on FLVS is called "Personal Finance and Money Management." Take this over the summer and get it out of the way. The class is easy, but it is a graduation requirement.
Many of our band students choose to take some of their classes online to free up space in their daily class schedule for more band classes (or other electives that they want to try). This is how we are able to have so many students participate in jazz band and second/third concert bands. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please reach out to Ms. Leimer for more information.
- 1st period - Symphonic Band
- 2nd period - Wind Ensemble
- 3rd period - Symphonic Winds
- 4th period - Jazz Ensemble 1 (Advanced)
- 5th period - Jazz Ensemble 2 (Intermediate)
- 6th period - Planning (no band classes)
- 7th period - Jazz Ensemble 3/4 (Developing) & Colorguard (Eurhythmics)
ONLINE CLASS SUGGESTIONS
All students are required to have 1/2 credit of Team Sports and 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness for graduation. Students who participate in Marching Band receive a waiver for the 1/2 credit of Team Sports and it is strongly recommended that band students take the 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness online through FLVS. It is free and easy and can be completed in just a few week over the summer. Don't delay, get this done today!
All students in the Class of 2027 and beyond are required to take a personal finance class for graduation. This is a 1/2 credit class that may be taken online, which is strongly suggested for band students so that they don't lose an elective spot during their school day. The class to take on FLVS is called "Personal Finance and Money Management." Take this over the summer and get it out of the way. The class is easy, but it is a graduation requirement.
Many of our band students choose to take some of their classes online to free up space in their daily class schedule for more band classes (or other electives that they want to try). This is how we are able to have so many students participate in jazz band and second/third concert bands. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please reach out to Ms. Leimer for more information.